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Phily Bowden Ran the New York City Marathon for Ciara Mageean
The British marathoner learned her friend had died while on the bus to the start, then finished 17th in 2:30:45 after spending 14 miles running alone.
Elite Runners
Ciara Mageean Celebrated Her Wedding One Week Before She Died
The Irish Olympian married Thomas Moran in Belfast on Oct. 13 and celebrated with family and friends at Darver Castle on Oct. 25. One of the guests flew in from Arizona in the final week before racing the New York City Marathon.
Elite Runners
Des Linden Finishes Her First 100-Miler at the Javelina Jundred
The 2018 Boston Marathon champion led the women’s race in Arizona past mile 56 before a much slower final 40 miles, finishing ninth in 16:58:00.
Trail and Ultras
2026 New York City Marathon Instant Reactions
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Jessica McClain Becomes the First American Woman on the NYC Marathon Podium Since 2018
The 34-year-old from Phoenix caught Hellen Obiri in the final 200 meters to finish second, and she has now placed higher at every major marathon she has run than at the one before.
Elite Runners
The Shoes That Won the 2026 New York City Marathon
Andreas Almgren gave the Nike Apex its first major win two months before it goes on sale, while Sheila Chepkirui won in the Adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 and On put two runners on the podium.
Jessy Carveth
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Results: Swede Almgren Crowned The New King of NYC
Andreas Almgren won on his debut and Jessica McClain ended a long US podium drought. Here are the top 10 finishers in the men’s and women’s races, plus the wheelchair podiums.
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Sheila Chepkirui Wins the 2026 New York City Marathon
The Kenyan won her second title in three years in 2:24:36, and Jessica McClain caught Hellen Obiri in the final 200 meters to become the first American woman on the podium since 2018.
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Andreas Almgren Wins the 2026 New York City Marathon in His Debut
The world half-marathon champion broke away after 35K and won in 2:06:01, four seconds outside the Swedish record, with Yemaneberhan Crippa second and Kamohelo Mofolo third on his 21st birthday.
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